We recently discussed the topic “battery status of my iPhone” extensively. Now we turn to the MacBook.
Many users have a MacBook - whether it's an Air or a Pro doesn't matter. Here, too, you can see the battery status - the charging cycles are also displayed - an advantage over iOS. Computer batteries in general have a limited lifespan and deteriorate over time - this is often the first reason for service. You can replace a battery yourself or go to Apple or an authorized service partner - of course, you should check the values yourself first. Almost all problems with battery life can be traced back to an uncontrolled process or simply heavy use.
Check the number of charge cycles on your MacBook
A charge cycle is a full charge and discharge of the battery. Every modern Mac battery is designed for 1,000 cycles – some older models (pre-2010) are designed for 500 or even just 300 cycles. When the battery reaches its limit, it usually won't suddenly fail, but rather its capacity will decrease to around 80 percent. This means you'll need to connect your MacBook to the power cable sooner. To check how many charge cycles your battery has actually completed, click on the Apple icon in the top left. Then open the "About This Mac" line. This will display an overview of your MacBook's specifications. You can now click on "System Information" to view a detailed list of all values. In the left-hand tab, you'll find the "Power" option further down. If you click on this, you'll find all the information about your MacBook's built-in battery in the right-hand pane. If there are no problems with the battery, the system will display "Health" (Good) in the entry. If your MacBook's battery is actually weak, a different message will appear indicating that it requires service. In this case, we recommend contacting Apple or an authorized service partner.
